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Glenn Youngkin’s office sent the following statement when News 3 asked about regulating retail marijuana sales:

There’s just no timeline yet of when that’ll happen.Ī spokesperson from Gov. Berlucchi said the city council is still discussing it but believes a majority of them want to move forward with putting one together. “Really be thoughtful and strategic about how Virginia Beach responds to the changing laws and policies that come from Richmond, so we can better serve our community, people who live here and the people who visit here,” he said.įorming a task force in the city is still in the early stages. “We got to bring all parties to the table – zoning folks, law enforcement, business leaders, concerned citizens,” said Berlucchi.īerlucchi said retail sales could bring a boost to the economy and jobs if it’s rolled out in the best way that works for everyone. Recreational marijuana is now legal to possess, consume and grow in Virginia, but you still can’t buy it legally until 2024.Įven though the matter is still a couple years away, Virginia Beach’s City Council would like to get out in front of it.Ĭouncilman Michael Berlucchi is on board with starting a task force. Instead, they said any changes to the process would come from the legislature. His office sidestepped the question about how marijuana sales would be regulated. News 3 took those questions to the governor. “How do you control that so families walking by just don’t walk through a cloud of smoke every other block,” said Thompson. They want to make sure there’s a plan in place so there’s not a flood of businesses selling marijuana, especially along the Oceanfront – a hot spot for tourists. The idea came about when speaking with Councilman Guy Tower. The group’s latest proposal is to create a cannabis task force. Thompson is the vice chair of the Resort Advisory Commission, a sort of watchdog for the city that brings concerns and ideas to council members. It’s just that we wouldn’t want a liquor store on every corner either.” “I don’t think we want to create the perception that Virginia Beach is a marijuana destination,” said Randy Thompson of Virginia Beach. Many in the resort city want to keep it that way.

– With miles of beaches, plenty of restaurants, and things to do, Virginia Beach draws thousands of visitors each year.